We also discussed the concept of the Ukrainian Development Fund, which is being developed by the Ministry and the Office of the President with the consultative support of BlackRock. Ukraine relies on active participation from Canada in this initiative. Together towards Victory!

We also work closely with DFIs. Furthermore, we thank the The EBRD for their work in this area. We rely on the Co-Investment Platform for practical initiatives to meet immediate needs: identifying high-potential projects, boosting private investment, and generating new business .

A year ago, Russia committed a terrorist attack on the #KakhovkaHPP, causing devastating consequences. A year ago, we painfully watched as some Ukrainian cities and villages went underwater. Thousands of people left their homes with whatever they could grab, evacuating .

An important meeting between Presidents 🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський President Donald J. Trump in Paris. The USA side announced a new package of assistance. We are extremely grateful to our American partners for their invaluable support. Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський also emphasized the importance of bolstering the defense .

During our visit to France, led by 🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy , we met with CEOs of almost 30 leading companies. The main topic on the agenda was attracting investments in key sectors .

Big news from great friends of 🇺🇦. We have signed an agreement with France to secure €200 million in grant funds for the restoration of the critical infrastructure of Ukraine, including €60 million for support to the energy sector.

Ukraine and France have signed an Agreement that will open the way for the operation of Agence Française de #Développement (AFD) 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 , Proparco , and Expertise France in Ukraine. We signed with Minister Stéphane Séjourné during a high-level meeting between Presidents of 🇺🇦&📷 Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and Emmanuel Macron .

Ukraine and France have renewed the Agreement on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy for another 20 years, following its expiration in 2020. The agreement establishes the legal framework for cooperation in the maintenance of nuclear facilities. It was a particular honour to sign.

Canada has extended for one year the remission of the customs duties paid or payable under the Customs Tariff in respect of goods that originate in Ukraine. This decision ensures the continuation of duty-free imports of 🇺🇦 products to 📷 that started since June 9, 2022.